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LDS Church quietly expands real estate holdings across United States
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been steadily acquiring commercial real estate across the United States through holding companies and subsidiaries, according to a Bloomberg investigation. The properties span multiple states and include retail, office, and residential developments.
August 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM MT · via Bloomberg.com · 3 sources
Nu Skin executive VP of global sales takes medical leave
Nu Skin's executive vice president of global sales is taking medical leave, according to StreetInsider. The company did not name an interim replacement or provide details about the leave duration. The announcement comes as Nu Skin navigates broader organizational challenges.
August 22, 2026 at 4:08 AM MT · via StreetInsider
Nu Skin announces layoffs amid financial struggles
Utah-based Nu Skin Enterprises has laid off employees following a surprise quarterly loss that prompted analysts to cut their forecasts for the multi-level marketing company. The announcement comes alongside news that Tyson Foods is closing its Eagle Mountain, Utah beef facility.
August 19, 2026 at 5:08 AM MT · via heraldextra.com · 2 sources
Ensign Peak gained $7B but trailed S&P 500, Mormon Newscast reports
Mormonish Podcast shared the Mormon Newscast segment analyzing Ensign Peak Advisors' Q2 2026 investment report, which showed the fund's U.S. securities holdings increased by $7.15 billion to reach $60.82 billion.
August 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormonish Podcast · 3 sources
Faith-oriented employee groups help corporations protect conscience
Public Square Magazine examines how employee resource groups centered on faith help corporations navigate religious accommodation and reduce workplace friction. The analysis argues these groups enable principled pluralism by protecting conscience rights while maintaining professional boundaries. The piece draws on corporate diversity research and religious-liberty case law to make the case for faith-friendly workplace policies.
August 17, 2026 at 3:04 AM MT · via Public Square Magazine
Nu Skin Enterprises meets Q2 earnings estimates
The Utah-based multi-level marketing company, founded by Latter-day Saints and with historic ties to LDS business culture, reported second-quarter 2026 earnings in line with analyst expectations. Yahoo Finance covered the earnings release as part of routine quarterly reporting.
August 16, 2026 at 1:08 AM MT · via finance.yahoo.com · 8 sources
Utah anti-trafficking group faces criticism over $244M legal services contract
Operation Underground Railroad, now rebranded as Our Rescue, is facing criticism over a nearly $244 million federal contract to coordinate legal representation for immigrant children, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Critics say the Utah-based organization, founded by former LDS Church member Tim Ballard, is "wholly unqualified" for the legal services work.
August 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM MT · via www.sltrib.com
Nu Skin stock sinks after impairment-fueled loss deepens in Q2
Nu Skin Enterprises stock declined following the company's second quarter earnings report, which showed deepening losses driven by asset impairment charges, according to Simply Wall Street analysis. The Utah-based multi-level marketing company reported results that included significant non-cash write-downs.
August 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via simplywall.st · 8 sources
Young Living partners with PayQuicker for weekly payouts, new digital wallet
Young Living, the Utah-based essential oils MLM company with LDS founder culture ties, announced a partnership with PayQuicker to launch weekly commission payouts and a new digital wallet for its brand partners, according to FF News. The payment system changes aim to accelerate distributor access to earnings.
August 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via FF News